TILFORD BACH SOCIETY (CIO)

Registered charity 1172416 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as Farnham Sinfonia, TBS

The aim is to advance the education of the general public in the appreciation and understanding of music and its history with special emphasis on the music of JS Bach. The Society runs regular concerts in Farnham and Godalming and educational activities in schools. Farnham Sinfonia became part of the Society in 2018 but became a separate charity in 2022.

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Latest income

£31k

Latest spending

£26k

Registered

2017

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £4,569.83, bringing total unrestricted funds to £24,278.95. This increase was largely driven by a legacy of £3,441.58, as operational activities resulted in a deficit. The trustees' report indicates the charity maintains a policy to hold an average balance of at least £5,000, which it comfortably exceeds.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: at least £5,000 (held: £24k)

“It therefore endeavours to maintain an average balance of at least £5,000.” — page 1

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Cavatina Trust — “We especially welcome young people and their attendance is supported by CAVATINA .” (source page)
Countess of Munster Trust — “Sponsors Organisations and Partners Bury Court Barn, Bentley Countess of Munster Trust Cavatina Trust” (source page)

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

REGINALD JOHN HORROCKSchair · trustee of 1 other charity
Dr ROGER JOHN JUDE
Jillian Amanda Denbigh
SUSAN MARGUERITE SAGUN
SUZANNE CACCIOTTOLO · trustee of 2 other charities
Trevor Alan Gray

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Hampshire · Surrey · Throughout London · West Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2025	£31k	£26k
31/12/2024	£31k	£29k
31/12/2023	£54k	£56k
31/12/2022	£34k	£47k
31/12/2021	£39k	£36k

Common questions

Is TILFORD BACH SOCIETY (CIO) financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £4,569.83, bringing total unrestricted funds to £24,278.95. This increase was largely driven by a legacy of £3,441.58, as operational activities resulted in a deficit. The trustees' report indicates the charity maintains a policy to hold an average balance of at least £5,000, which it comfortably exceeds. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds TILFORD BACH SOCIETY (CIO)?

Funders whose own accounts filings name TILFORD BACH SOCIETY (CIO) as a grant recipient include THE FENTON ARTS TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

Funder	Year	Amount
THE FENTON ARTS TRUST	FY2023	£5k
THE FENTON ARTS TRUST	FY2024	£5k
THE FENTON ARTS TRUST	FY2025	£1k